Graphic Designer

Job role: Content executive (visual)/graphic designer

Department: Marketing

Job experience: Min. 2 years

Location: Mumbai HQ

About The Hosteller

The Hosteller is a people-first backpacker hostel brand built around travel, community, and shared experiences. We create spaces where travellers from across the world connect, stories are exchanged, and memories are made. Powered by passionate teams on-ground and at the corporate level, The Hosteller values ownership, empathy, collaboration and a deep respect for both people and places.

At The Hosteller, you'll be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment where ideas matter, ownership is encouraged and growth is real. We offer hands-on exposure, opportunities to learn across functions and the chance to build meaningful experiences for both travellers and teammates—every single day.

Role overview

The Content executive (visual)/ Graphic designer is responsible for conceptualising and producing high-quality visual content that brings The Hosteller's brand to life across digital and physical touch points. The role involves translating briefs and campaign ideas into compelling creatives, spanning social media, promotional materials, in-property collateral, and other branded assets.

He/she will collaborate closely with the content, marketing, and brand teams to align design output with ongoing campaigns and communication needs. Beyond execution, the role calls for a proactive creative sensibility essentially staying ahead of visual trends and continuously elevating the quality and impact of The Hosteller's visual presence.

Job responsibilities

• Conceptualise and execute visually engaging designs across social media, digital platforms, and marketing campaigns, ensuring every creative is on-brand and audience-appropriate.
• Develop illustrations and basic 2D animations that elevate storytelling and add depth to content across formats
• Apply strong fundamentals — typography, colour theory, and layout — consistently across all design outputs to maintain a cohesive visual language
• Work closely with content and marketing teams to interpret briefs and translate ideas into effective, high-impact visuals
• Actively contribute to campaign ideation and creative exploration, bringing fresh perspectives and design-led thinking to the table
• Maintain and evolve brand asset libraries, templates, and design systems to ensure consistency across all touch points
• Adapt creatives for different platforms and formats, optimising based on technical specifications and performance insights
• Stay current with design trends, emerging tools, and AI-driven workflows, integrating relevant practices into day-to-day work
• Manage multiple briefs simultaneously, prioritising effectively to meet deadlines without compromising on quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, fine arts, visual communication or related field
• Min. 2 years of experience in graphic design or visual content roles
• Strong skills in illustration, typography, layout and color theory
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of 2D animation
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Figma
• Familiarity with tools like Procreate and After Effects is a plus
• Working knowledge of AI tools for design workflows
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and execution ability